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Media Images and Self-Images: What You See May Not Be Who You Are

Although the intent is to show women at their best, even at the top of their professional game, sometimes those seeing those images see something entirely different. Continue Reading Media Images and Self-Images: What You See May Not Be Who You Are

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It’s Ok to Get All Touchy, Feely About Female Condoms

What’s blocking more women from using female condoms to guard against sexually transmitted diseases? The simple fact few know what they are or how they work. Continue Reading It’s Ok to Get All Touchy, Feely About Female Condoms

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Tuning Into The Pictures In Your Brain

How researchers are channeling into people’s brainwaves to predict what will grab TV viewers the most. Continue Reading Tuning Into The Pictures In Your Brain

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Tweet It Before You Eat It: Using Social Media To Stop Foodborne Illness From Going Viral

How social media can help take the bite out of the next bad food scare. Continue Reading Tweet It Before You Eat It: Using Social Media To Stop Foodborne Illness From Going Viral

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Time For Men To Man Up And Acknowledge They Have A Caring Side

It takes a real man to admit he has a softer, caring side. Continue Reading Time For Men To Man Up And Acknowledge They Have A Caring Side

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Hipsters: First To Adopt Latest Food, Clothes, Drinks. Maybe They’ll Set Trends Too On Avoiding Risky Behavior

One of these days being “cool” might mean steering clear of risky behavior. Continue Reading Hipsters: First To Adopt Latest Food, Clothes, Drinks. Maybe They’ll Set Trends Too On Avoiding Risky Behavior

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Meet the New Spokespeople For Climate Change: Politicians

Who are you going to believe on the subject of climate change -- the media or politicians? Don’t be surprised if you pick wrong. Continue Reading Meet the New Spokespeople For Climate Change: Politicians

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Naming and Shaming Corporate Offenders Causes Pain, Then Change

Turns out that activist campaigns that “name and shame” companies take their toll as consumers who learn of their offending behaviors curtail purchases. Continue Reading Naming and Shaming Corporate Offenders Causes Pain, Then Change

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Want People To Listen? Talk to Them The Way You’d Want Someone To Talk To You

Campaigns aiming to reduce HIV/AIDs infection rates among black American women fail when those who are targeted feel they are being singled out or addressed in ways that make them uncomfortable. Continue Reading Want People To Listen? Talk to Them The Way You’d Want Someone To Talk To You

Conservatives and Liberals Will Probably Disagree About Why They Disagree

The inability of conservatives and liberals to see eye to eye on issues might be hard wired into our brains. Continue Reading Conservatives and Liberals Will Probably Disagree About Why They Disagree

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